Industrial Robot: Volume 8 Issue 3
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The international journal of robotics research and applicationTable of contents
The catalyst who gave ASEA's robot devision a new impetus
When Percy Barnevik took over as managing director of ASEA he identified industrial robots as an area of growth potential for the company. Now, backed with intensified…
Management problems in manufacturing
N.J. BruijelIntegrated manufacturing automation is becoming more widely available but its arrival can create tensions between the various organisational function which can present a challenge…
Updating the control systems of a Trallfa industrial robot
A. RayA scheme for conversion from magnetic tape to computer control of an industrial robot has been developed. Programming has been extended from the normal teach capability to…
Flexible handling systems for axially symmetrical components
A. HoerlStarting from an internal demand for flexible manufacturing systems ZF have developed a modular range of handling units.
The state of robotics in Italy at the start of the 80's
A leading manufacturer of industrial robots, Italy is also a significant user. A recent survey by the Italian Robot Association indicates how many and in what applications they…
A commitment to robotics in sheet metal fabrication
A small, sheet metal fabrication specialist has recognised the benefits robots can bring and is gradually introducing them.
From servant to master — the evolution of the Industrial robot
The role of the industrial robot has changed in the 20 years since it was first introduced. This special report traces the changes in application that have taken place, from the…
Combining rotary drive with linear actuation
A novel two‐axis motor has been designed by the Moore Reed Co., initially for a computer printer but which has potential/or robot gripper actuation.
More new robots help fuel Japan's new ‘robot fever’
John HartleyA new spray painting robot and several new assembly robots have recently joined Japan's army of robots. Japan's robot fever is, however, confined to only a few industries and its…
Three‐year payback makes installing robots all worthwhile
John HartleyOne small Japanese company decided to make its own components instead of putting them out to subcontract using a new investment which includes 11 robots. The investment saves £1…
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0143-991xOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Dr Dimitrios Chrysostomou